Garda Doc wines and Dop products in a fusion of flavours in the name of European quality.
The 2024 harvest in the territories protected by the Garda DOC denomination is proving to be a particularly interesting year, characterized by a limited production but of superior quality. Despite a lower yield than in previous years due to unfavorable weather conditions, the grapes, especially Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio, show high-level quality parameters , reflecting the uniqueness of the Lake Garda area, known for its favorable microclimate and soil diversity. Spring rains supported the vegetation in dry periods, ensuring the necessary hydration during the summer heat waves, which in turn favored ideal ripening. These varieties, capable of expressing the qualities of the terroir, stand out this year for their balanced acidity and optimal pH, promising wines of remarkable elegance and freshness. The vines, in good health conditions, demonstrate the resilience of the Garda area even in difficult years. The Garda DOC Consortium, therefore, anticipates that this year’s wines will convey the excellence of the territory , consolidating the prominent role of this area in the national and international wine scene. The European campaign ” DOP Excellence: an all-European savoir-faire ” fits into this context of quality and tradition, celebrating products with a protected designation of origin, including Garda DOC, in a synergy that enhances the continent’s agricultural and food heritage. The harmony between Garda DOC wines and other products of the countryside, such as Salame di Varzi DOP, Prosciutto Crudo di Cuneo DOP and Montasio DOP cheese, offers an opportunity to explore gastronomic pairings that reflect the richness and diversity of European excellence. In fact, Garda DOC Chardonnay , with its lively minerality and fruity notes, pairs splendidly with Montasio DOP cheese , especially in its fresher versions, where the creaminess of the cheese meets the freshness of the wine in a delicately balanced dialogue of flavors. Similarly, Pinot Grigio Garda DOC , known for its elegance and freshness, enhances the characteristics of Prosciutto Crudo di Cuneo DOP , especially the more mature versions, creating a taste contrast that enhances the intrinsic sweetness of the ham. Not to mention the combination with Salame di Varzi DOP , where the structure of the salami merges with the softness of the wines, offering a sensory experience that celebrates the diversity and quality of DOP products. Through these products, the campaign “DOP Excellence: an all-European savoir-faire” not only emphasizes the importance of the protected designation of origin, but also invites a rediscovery of the authentic flavors and culinary traditions that define the European cultural heritage, underlining how Garda DOC wines can be protagonists in the valorization of a timeless gastronomic legacy.